Ford B8000 1983
Model B8000 made in 1983 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1983
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
83V016000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1982 to 11/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 03/25/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/15/1983 | 02/28/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis.system: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness.consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination. headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
PE88036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/21/1988 | 07/26/1988 | COOLING FAN BEARING FAILUR | ||
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